Graveside services for infant Cayleb Westberry of Cordele, Georgia will be held on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in Montezuma, Georgia with Rev. Lewis Burden officiating.

Cayleb Masiah Westberry the infant son of Genesia Westberry and Courtney Reese was born on Friday, October 2, 2015 at 11:30 PM. at Crisp Regional Health Services in Cordele, Georgia. On Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 12:59 P.M. Our Lord and Savior saw his precious Angel struggling for life and decided to remove all of his pain and take him Home with him.

Left to cherish his memories are his parents: Genesia Westberry and Courtney Reese both of Cordele, Georgia; his sister, Caydee Reese of Cordele, Georgia; grandparents: Monica Peterson of Vienna, Georgia, Genesis Westberry of Cordele, Georgia, Shameka Hardeman, DeWayne Hardeman and Clifford Merritt all of Cordele, Georgia; several other relatives and friends also survive.

Graveside services for David Larry, 70, of Montezuma, Georgia will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Brown Chapel Cemetery in Montezuma, Georgia with Reverend Governor Gibson officiating.

David Larry, son of the late Ruth Brown Larry and Alford Larry was born January 18, 1945 in Macon County, Georgia. David grew up in Montezuma and attended the public schools of Macon County. At an early age, he joined Brown Chapel Baptist Church. He was employed at CE Minerals Mulcoa and retired in 2001 after twenty-eight years of service.

David departed this life on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia. He was preceded in death by two siblings, Rev. Lonnie Brown, Sr. and Mary Louise Thomas.

Left to cherish his memory are his devoted sister, Dollie L. West of Montezuma, Georgia; his children: David Jr. (Erica), Elaine (Curtis) McDonald, Lalesia, Justin, Shekelo, Hakeem (Vansheka), Masie and Sherman all of Montezuma, Georgia and Tony of Perry, Georgia; eighteen grandchildren, two great grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Willie C. Thomas of Montezuma, Georgia; three aunts: Bernice Brown of Miami, Florida, Mary Lizzie Brown of Marshallville, Georgia and Ophelia Larry of Henderson, Georgia; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mr. William Bowens, Jr, 68, of Americus, Georgia will be held on Monday, December 14, 2015 at 12:00 noon. at Union Tabernacle Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Sims officiating. Burial will follow at the Andersonville National Cemetery.

Mr. William Bowens, Jr. was born January 2, 1947 in Sumter County, Georgia to the late Voncile Mann Bowens and the late William Bowens, Sr. At an early age, he joined Antioch Baptist Church. He graduated from Sumter High School in 1964 and furthered his education at South Georgia Technical College receiving a degree in Drafting. “Jr” entered the United States Army on March 3, 1967 and served his country faithfully until he was discharged on May 1, 1970. On August 29, 1968 he married the love of his life, Ms. Diane Dorsey and they spent 49 beautiful years together.

“Dude” was a kind, loving person that would help anyone in need. He served on several community boards including the Boys & Girls Club of Americus & Sumter County, New Horizons Habitat for Humanity and West Central GA Community Action Council. He was also very active in the Civil Rights Movement in Sumter County. He was employed as an Insurance Agent for many years with Delta Life Insurance Company and United Insurance Company. He also was a car salesman at Earl Snider Auto Sales. He passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at the Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia surrounded by his family.

Funeral services for Mr. Leonard Charles Spencer, affectionately known as “L.C.” will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of West’s Mortuary in Americus, Georgia with Bishop Henry J. Moore, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at the Eastview Cemetery.

Leonard Charles Spencer, affectionately known as “L.C.” was born on August 20, 1942 in Sumter County, Georgia to the late Edward Ford and the late Doshie Mae Spencer. “L.C.” attended the public schools of Sumter County, Georgia.At an early age, he became a member of the Daniel Grove Baptist Church in Sumter County, Georgia. He was no stranger to hard work.He has worked as a farmer and a burial vault worker. “L.C.” was united in holy matrimony to the former Helen Warren on December 31, 1963 and to this union four children were born.

"L.C." departed his earthly life on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center in Americus, GA.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kwamesia Paris White; a grandson, Trayvin Charles Spencer; and a great-grandson, Camron O’Neal Goshay.

Funeral services for Mr. Clarence Edward Marshall of Montezuma, Georgia will be Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at the Shade Arnold Baptist Church with Pastor George Porter officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Clarence Edward Marshall, son of the late Mark J. and Rosa Walters Marshall, was born February 12, 1954 in Macon County, Georgia. Clarence grew up in Montezuma and attended Quality Enterprise of Macon County. At an early age, he professed Jesus Christ as his personal savior and joined Shade Arnold Baptist Church.He loved attending church with his brothers and sisters, and because of his faithfulness, Clarence was presented with an Honorary Deacon’s Award on October 16, 2011.

Clarence was a kind and loving young man who loved to make others smile. He departed this life Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Heart of Georgia Hospice in Perry, Georgia. He will truly be missed by his family and friends.

Clarence will be lovingly remembered by a host of family and friends including his three sisters: Mary Marshall Rogers of Rochester, New York, Betty M. Fields (Roosevelt) of Montezuma, Georgia and Evangelist Barbara M. Law of Montezuma, Georgia; two brothers: Deacon Charlie J. Marshall (Barbara) of Montezuma, Georgia and Minister Willie Marshall of Rochester, New York; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.